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Samantha Hamby

Lorain,OH

Summary

Certified Professional with strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. Experienced quality technician ensuring projects meet standards and deadlines in laboratory settings. Talented professional experienced in welding, metal cutting and Machining Processes. Brings strong attention to safety and quality. Team player with skills to read, understand and implement complex instructions. Recognized by Lorain County JVS as Outstanding Senior Of The Welding and Manufacturing Academy of 2017.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Laboratory Weld Technician

Postle Industries
Brook Park, OH
01.2021 - Current
  • Assisted with the development of new welding processes to improve production efficiency.
  • Performed welding operations in accordance with established procedures and safety standards.
  • Inspected welds for conformance to applicable codes and specifications.
  • Fabricated components from drawings or blueprints using a variety of welding processes such as MIG, TIG, SMAW, FCAW, SAW, and Puddle Spray.
  • Provided technical support related to all aspects of the welding process including troubleshooting problems encountered during fabrication and assembly operations.
  • Tested assembled products to ensure proper operation and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Conducted a variety of tests to verify hardness, microstructure compliance, and wearability.

Fabrication Welder

Skylift
Lorain, OH
01.2019 - 04.2020
  • Crafted diverse metals into various models of utility vehicles according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
  • Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
  • Executed machining tasks on lathe and Bridgeport.

Fabrication Welder

Clark Reliance Corp.
Strongsville, OH
06.2016 - 01.2019
  • Fabricated pipes, fittings, valves, and related equipment in accordance with specifications.
  • Verified that all necessary joints were properly fitted before welding process began.
  • Ensured that all processes met industry codes and standards as well as customer requirements.
  • Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.
  • Completed skilled welds on pressure-tested pipe in installations.
  • Welded components in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.

Fabrication Welder

CORSA Performance
Berea, OH
10.2016 - 05.2017
  • Produced optimized exhaust assemblies following defined specifications, fixtures, and layouts.
  • Worked with light gauge stainless steels using G.M.A.W. And G.T.A.W. processes.
  • Operated and programmed Laser Etcher systems.

Education

Welding And Manufacturing Academy -

Lorain CountyJVS/Adult Career Center
Oberlin, OH
05-2017

Skills

  • Non-Destructive Testing
  • Hazardous Material Handling
  • Welding procedure specification
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding (5G AWS Certification D11)
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  • Flux Core Arc Welding (5G AWS Certification D11)
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
  • Submerged Arc Welding
  • Cold Metal Transfer
  • Carbon Arc Gouging
  • Magnetic particle testing
  • Welding inspection
  • Quality Control
  • Machining Operations
  • Forklift Operations
  • Pipe welding
  • Torch cutting
  • Structural welding
  • Laboratory testing and Data analysis
  • Leadership and Training

Timeline

Lead Laboratory Weld Technician

Postle Industries
01.2021 - Current

Fabrication Welder

Skylift
01.2019 - 04.2020

Fabrication Welder

CORSA Performance
10.2016 - 05.2017

Fabrication Welder

Clark Reliance Corp.
06.2016 - 01.2019

Welding And Manufacturing Academy -

Lorain CountyJVS/Adult Career Center
Samantha Hamby